Swinney Compares Williams to Trio of Tiger Greats

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney spoke glowingly about former Clemson wide receiver Antonio Williams and what he’ll bring to the Washington Commanders after they selected him in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft with the No. 71 overall pick. “He’s as good as we’ve had when it comes to finishing on the ball, […]

Williams, Capehart Sign Rookie Contracts

Two more former Clemson standouts have signed their rookie contracts. The Washington Commanders announced they have signed former Tiger wide receiver Antonio Williams, while the Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced the signing of former Tiger defensive lineman DeMonte Capehart. Williams was selected by the Commanders on Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft in the third […]

2 Tigers Listed among Rookie of the Year Candidates

Could multiple members of Clemson’s 2026 NFL Draft class be in the Rookie of the Year conversation this coming season? ESPN’s Ben Solak ranked 2026 NFL Rookie of the Year candidates, and a couple of Tigers appeared in the “way-too-early” rankings – one on offense, and the other on the defensive side of the ball. […]

What They’re Saying: Williams to Commanders

Clemson wide receiver Antonio Williams came off the board Friday night when the Washington Commanders selected him in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft with the No. 71 overall pick. Williams became the fifth Clemson player selected in this year’s draft, joining offensive tackle Blake Miller (No. 17, first round to the Lions), […]

Washington Gets Difference Maker in Williams

Antonio Williams was sitting in Charlotte, N.C., watching the second day of the NFL Draft in front of a colorful cluster of 32 NFL hats when he got a phone call from Washington Commanders General Manager Adam Peters. Within seconds of the first ring, Williams got some long-awaited news that made him disregard every hat […]

Mel Kiper Jr. Chimes in on Clemson’s Day 2 Selections

After Clemson offensive tackle Blake Miller (No. 17 overall to the Detroit Lions) and Clemson defensive tackle Peter Woods (No. 29 overall to the Kansas City Chiefs) were selected in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday night, three more Tigers came off the board Friday night on Day 2 of the […]

3 Tigers Earn NFL Draft Superlatives from ESPN

ESPN handed out superlatives for this year’s NFL Draft class, picking the best draft prospects at 100 different skills and traits. Three Clemson players earned draft superlatives from ESPN – running back Adam Randall, wide receiver Antonio Williams and defensive tackle Peter Woods. Randall is touted as being the “most powerful rusher.” “At 6-foot-3, 232 […]

Clemson Draft Prospect Draws Lofty NFL Comparison

Former Clemson wide receiver and 2026 NFL Draft prospect Antonio Williams drew a lofty NFL comparison from this national outlet. Pro Football Focus (PFF) pegged Williams as a potential mid-to-late-round wide receiver gem, likening him to current Detroit Lions star receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. Since being drafted by the Lions out of Southern Cal in […]

Hopkins Shows Love to Clemson Draft Prospect

Game recognizes game. Clemson legend and longtime NFL wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins recently showed some love to one Clemson draft prospect in a social media post. On X (formerly Twitter), Hopkins was asked who he thinks has the most star potential, among the wide receivers in the 2026 NFL Draft class. Hopkins pointed to Clemson’s […]

Antonio Williams 40-Yard Dash Time at NFL Combine

Clemson’s Antonio Williams ran the 40-yard dash on Saturday, when wide receivers worked out at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. The 5-foot-11 1/2, 187-pound Williams recorded a strong, unofficial time of 4.42 on his first 40-yard dash attempt, and then the exact same unofficial time on his second attempt. Williams’ official 40 time […]